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The totemic priest used this slot for sealing his

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Description

Origin: Mali, Africa

Date: 2nd half 20th century

Materials: Wood

Size: 33 x 27 cm

Additional Info: The totemic priest used this slot for sealing his granary. Dogon door locks are passed from generation to generation, because each lock a message, person, myth, or symbolizes a story of some sort. Wood, dark brown patina, surmounted by a two finely sliced ancestor figures. The lock is cut with serrated and linear decor, complete with cross. Slight traces of wear. All part are still together, it is complete.

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